Get ready for an electrifying spectacle in the skies as the French Air & Space Force takes flight with one of their most surprising and renowned ambassador to the International Sanicole Airshow on 13 & 14 September 2025: the world-renowned Équipe de Voltige de l’Armée de l’Air with their three-ship Extra 330 routine.
Witness the breathtaking precision and adrenaline-fueled aerobatics of France’s elite air force pilots as they push the limits of aerial performance in their state-of-the-art Extra 330 aircraft with gravity-defying manoeuvres and heart-pounding loops and rolls in close formation. This will be your chance to see a world champion contenders execute extreme aerobatic sequences together with unparalleled skill and grace.
The team, based at Salon-de-Provence, competes in national and international aerobatic championships, frequently winning prestigious titles and reinforcing France’s status as a leader in aviation excellence. Their dynamic performances inspire young people to pursue careers in the French Air and Space Force, serving as a powerful recruitment tool. They also help strengthen the connection between the military and the public. Through their high-level aerobatic training, the team contributes to ongoing research in aircraft performance, pilot endurance, and flight safety, benefiting both military and civilian aviation. The three-ship routine combines their skill in a stunning series of close formation extreme aerobatics.
The aircraft for the demonstration is the legendary Extra 330, a world-class, single-seat aerobatic aircraft designed for extreme precision and agility. With its lightweight carbon-fiber and steel construction, the aircraft boasts an impressive roll rate of over 400° per second and a G-load tolerance of +10/-10G, enabling gravity-defying loops, rolls, and spins. No surprise then it dominates international aerobatic competitions!
Make sure you watch this prestigious demonstration in action over the Sanicole airfield and visit the show at Hechtel-Eksel.
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